State Of Asia 2023 | Asia Society | 21 November 2023 | Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue, Gheistrasse 37, 8803 Rüschlikon, Switzerland

The event features a broad selection of leading experts from across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Their diverse perspectives and in-depth expertise foster dialogue and discussion, making STATE OF ASIA a premier platform for business leaders, government officials, NGO representatives and academics looking to expand their Asia Competence. An immersive learning journey that will shape your view of Asia for the year to come and help you make sense of the news coming out of Asia, and how they relate to your work. From the race for economic supremacy to security politics, from climate change to the role of technology, Asia is shaping the big issues of our time.

2023 Speakers

MODERATORS:

Martina Fuchs
TV presenter, business journalist and event moderator

Serena Jung
Programs and Communication Director, Asia Society Switzerland

Nico Luchsinger
Executive Director, Asia Society Switzerland

SPEAKERS:

Bilahari Kausikan
Former Ambassador and Permanent Secretary, Singapore

Alexander Gabuev
Director, Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center

Simona Grano
Associate Professor, University of Zurich and Senior Fellow at the Asia Society Center for China Analysis

Keyu Jin
Economics Professor, LSE, author and Board Member

Bruno Maçães
Author, former Minister of European Affairs of Portugal

Philipp Rösler
Former Vice-Chancellor of Germany, Honorary Consul of Vietnam, Consultant

Mercedes Ruehl
Singapore and Southeast Asia correspondent, Financial Times

Veronica Scotti
Chairperson Public Sector Solutions, Swiss Re

Milan Vaishnav
Senior Fellow and Director, South Asia Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP)

Jörg Wuttke
President Emeritus, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China